Shoulder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for increased disability ratings was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his service-connected low back disability, right hip and left hip disabilities, residuals of fracture of right femur with scar, muscle herniation and femur shortening, and moderate knee disability, or painful motion of the right shoulder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow, right shoulder, left foot, and left lower leg disabilities due to a lack of current disability evidence. The claim for increased rating for residuals of left ankle fracture was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a cervical spine disability was granted. The claim for an increased rating for his right shoulder disability remains denied.

The Board granted a 40 percent evaluation for the low back disability since May 12, 2014. The Veteran was also granted TDIU effective June 15, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted and issues needing clarification.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current arthritis in both shoulders is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable or unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period on appeal prior to February 26, 2010.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for PTSD during the July 2015 hearing. The remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability and bilateral hearing loss are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disorder is manifested by pain and functional impairment that more nearly approximates the criteria of motion limited to shoulder level, warranting a rating of 20 percent.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and low back disorder. The claim was remanded to obtain additional development but the issues were again denied.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed right shoulder condition and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for his bilateral shoulder disabilities and RLE paresthesias were granted, with increased ratings assigned effective August 4, 2015.

The appeal is REMANDED to the AOJ for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, updating VA examinations, and considering all issues on appeal.

The Veteran's ex-wife (appellant) is contesting the termination of special apportionment of the Veteran's benefits on behalf of their daughter, A. J., and whether the termination was valid. The case must be remanded to ensure all contested claim procedures have been followed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently diagnosed, and the Board finds that it is secondary to his service-connected cervical spine DJD. However, the VA examiner provided conflicting opinions regarding whether the right shoulder disability was aggravated by the cervical spine DJD or preexisted service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current left shoulder disability did not have its onset during service and is unrelated to any injury or incident of service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to his request for a hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability is not related to his service-connected cervical spine, lumbar spine, and/or left shoulder disabilities. Therefore, the claim for secondary service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left and right shoulder disorders, including DJD, are not related to his active service or caused by any service-connected conditions. Therefore, service connection is denied.